It was great location, (5 min by Walking from Terminal) and best accessibility (10m walking from Scooter and Bicycle rental shops.

). Room condition was also good (Spacious and clean).
Host was little spacious, he didn't check any detail my reservations, but overall we really enjoyed our stay and will come back defiantly sometime.

location excellent close to all shops, restaurants and tourist attraction i was very surprised when i walk into the room especially for the price really nice
also run by two lovely people helpfully and one of them spoke good english, would defiantly stay there again

A beautiful and fairly quiet setting amid other luxury and highrise hotels and condo complexes on Pomun Lake, about 10-15 minutes by car from downtown Gyeongju and about 15-20 minutes from the famous Bulgooksa temple.

Location is conveniently near several restaurants. Spacious rooms all afford excellent views and have balconies. Staff is very attentive and helpful and they speak English well.

I will definitely be back here the next time I'm in Gyeongju area.
There is nothing to dislike. Everything is pleasant, clean, and welcoming.

The surrounding is green and peaceful. There is even a really cool coffee place nearby.
Matthew, the owner, is really friendly and helpful. He helped us plan out our short but fruitful exploration of the Gyeongju attractions, including Mt Namsan. Once you figure it out, it is actually quite easy to travel to all the attraction sites by bus, which come regularly.
One night is too short.

Wonderful little pension with good proximity to all the places you want to see. We arrived by train and asked the tourist information center for directions, they called the hotel and the owner came to pick us up from the bus stop.

When we got on the bus we told the driver where we were going and he let us know when it was time to get off Lovely service, she was very friendly, and showed us where everything was, what buses we needed to take and the times that it was open. She gave us tips that weren't in any of our tourist books and really made our stay here amazing. They have bikes that you can use to get to the local bus stops, and a great little pool to relax in if you want piece in quiet. We were the only western tourists there, but were really welcomed and we felt quite at home.
This is a great location for seeing the sights, and while would of been nice with a car, we had no problems at all with the buses and the owner dropped us off with our luggage at the bus station when it was time to go home, making it painless and easy.
The breakfast was about $10 USD per person, but very much worth it.

Mr Hwang and his wife are extremely kind and caring hosts. They have a beautiful hotel on the edge of the national park that allows you to completely relax in nature and enjoy the beauty of the Gyeongju National Park.

Recommend the 10km round trek to the Girimsa Temple past the Falls and Mr Hwangs wife’s Lasagne 😀. Hope to come back and stay sometime soon.

I would highly recommend those who travel to Gyeongju to stay in Sindal Guesthouse. They have a very convenient location and comfortable environment.

The room is clean, tidy and comfortable. The owner of the guesthouse is really nice and considerate. He is able to give very good suggestion ranging to the trip to the restaurants.
You will definitely find Gyeongju a nice place with Sindal Guesthouse.
Thanks Mr Seong so much!!!

I arrived in the evening and found the guesthouse not so far from the bus station. If I haven't got lost, it would only take me 10 mins to get there.

It is located in a quiet residential area. After I dropped my bags and left the guesthouse to find some dinner, I was pleasantly surprised to find some gorgeous royal tombs just around the corner.
The guesthouse is a good base to explore all the major touristic sites in the city. You can either walk around like I did or rent a bike, but walking is quite pleasant since you can make more discovery.
The guesthouse owners are also lovely, they are a easy-going couple who enjoy chatting with their guests in the courtyard in the evening breeze. Thanks to them I get to know the taste of Korean Rice Wine and an interesting snack "banana kick". Over all, it is a very pleasant stay.

The host is so nice, we drink tea, play korean traditional instrument, sang the songs together. Very cool and warm experience.

The host is so sweet to always help us and find spots, bus, even write dishes names in Korean for us. I love the city there, quiet, natural, and people is very warm heart! Thank you the host and all Korean friends there! I love you and will miss you!

Traveler impressions of Gyeongju-si

Many people make Seoul the number 1 spot for South Korea. Well, maybe for accessibility wise. But if you are talking about relaxation, culture and history, it must be Gyeongju.

With Express Bus Terminal and Train Station (not near but) within walking distance to some of the main attractions, and great bus 10/11 which takes you to slightly further attractions, it is really a great place to spend 2-3 days roaming around and relax. If you want shopping, there is a so called shopping district too and 2 nearby traditional markets which look small but wow the things they sell are ALOT. National Museum is a MUST. It's free and you will not believe how much stories and history you will find in there. Gyeongju is just 45 mins away from Nopo (Busan) by Bus and 30mins from Busan KTX station by KTX (which stops at Shin-Gyeongju KTX Station).

Gyeongju has its own Namsan which gives u a good hike (wear appropriate hiking shoes pls) with nice views and Buddhist Relics.

Coming down Namsan, you'll see Ajummas selling apples by the bucket... buy them... they are super good!!
Gyeongju is also filled with relics from the Silla dynasty which is nice to visit.
Might want to rent a bike and visit the places.
Anapji is a great place to visit especially at night

I recommend to go by car so you can visit Busan and Ulsan as well.
Kyung-ju alone may not be so much to offer .

,Switzerland

Having lived in Korea for five years, I will say that Gyeongju is probably the best place I've visited in terms of experiencing Korea culture and for sightseeing.

It's a very historical place, and very beautiful to just walk around and "be." If you are a world traveler, it will not be the most impressive place to visit, but if you really want to feel like you're in Korea, this is the place to go.

The only problem we seem to have about this city is that it lacks adequate public transportation. Whenever a big event is planned such as a marathon, the city has only one bus line to take people back and forth to the temple areas.

It is constantly crowded and very unsafe to be riding and standing on a bus. The city managers need to add more buses or have dedicated taxi stands at all tourist attractions.

There are lots of sites to visit in Gyeongju, with lots of diversity. There is a nice National museum, the tumulus park beautiful in autumn, the Anapji pond magic at night, Namsan mount fabulous to walk, Bugulska to discover .

You must hire a bike for cycling and exploring the sightseeing venue there. Cycling is a very good choice.

,China

This is a great little city. There were many interesting cultural sights and also there seemed to be fun activities such as an amusement park and water park, and even a go-cart track or scooter rental places.

The vibe was really nice and I think it's good for all types of travelers to enjoy

Only Korean historical sites are worthy to visit.
No other tourist spots.
Traffic is not convenient. We had to catch taxi to go anywhere.

,Hong Kong

visit Nam San which have a lot of Buddha stone carving and statue it is very interesting to find out where are Buddha and very nice view from top of the mountain.

,South Korea

People were great even they spit a lot. Good transportation and a lot of place for sightseeing but none of them really impressed me

,Thailand

KYUNG JOO CITY IS KOREAN OLD CULTURE TOUR PLACE
People can find a good historical knowledge od korea.

,South Korea

Being one of the best visited locations in South Korea I was very disapointed. It is like you stepped back into COmmunist era, it is quite dirty, people are not very friendly and except one temple there is not too much to see.

great , peacefull and people are friendly but a bit disappointed on the bus driver where he did not refund the balance of the amounts for the bus fare.

,Malaysia

Excellent city, lots of sightseeing activities,. You can learn a lot about ancient kKrea and Korean Buddhism.

,United States

beautifully situated, ancient foundations. There is much history to discover and scenery to enjoy. The lakes are man-made and are ringed by hotels and amusements for families.

The KTX train station is fantastic and built to accommodate many more people in the future. It's clear that the city is interested in attracting visitors and a drive to the coast was beautiful. A rental car was very nice to have, especially seeing the crowds of traffic leaving the city at 11 a.m. on Sunday! The train is the way to go!

I visited Gyeonguju during the early April, the cherry blossoms really so so so so beautiful, it is an unforgetable trip.

,Hong Kong

Gyeongju is a must for those who wish to learn about the Silla Dynasty. Downtown Gyeongju is not where the typical tourist would go to.

Love hotels abound. Bomun lake area is where families with kids may prefer as there are several theme parks and big hotel buildings. Historical sites are well spread out, rent a taxi for the day to visit them at your own pace without wasting time. Language is a problem as not many locals speak or understand English.

The only reason to stay near this city is to visit the temples. Not much else and everything can be seen in one day if you have a car and get up early.

This city, like Busan is very crowded a heavy traffic and pollution cut our visit short after we saw the historic sights. We then headed to the southern maritime parks which were gorgeous and had much better food.

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More about Gyeongju-si

Located in the North Gyeongsang province, Gyeongju is a favorite tourist destination because of its many historic sites and access to impressive hiking trails. The city doesn’t have an airport, so most travelers arrive at Ulsan or Pohang Airport and arrange for train or bus connections into Gyeongju.

The Historic Sites of Gyeongju are UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed, mostly concentrated around the area of Bulkuksa. There are several hotels in this area, and most are within short taxi rides of the most popular sites.

Gyeongju is also the popular gateway to Gyeongju National Park, which is a favorite destination especially among travelers who prefer hiking trails and climbing mountains to museums and landmarks. Although there are signs in English directing locations of trails and campsites, it’s a good idea to utilize the help of hotels near the national park, as most of the staff would be knowledgeable about the area and can help with arranging for tour guides or reading trail maps.

There’s much more to see and learn about Gyeongju, and the interactive map on this page is a great way to find out where the attractions and hotels can be found in this interesting city.